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There are 6 meanings of the word
Scavenging.
Scavenging - as a verb
To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material
To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities
To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle
To feed on carrion or refuse
Scavenging - as a noun
The act of searching through refuse for useful material.
Example: "Our scavengings at the rubbish dump often yielded items of value."
Scavenging - as an adjective
That eats carrion
Example Sentences
"The vultures went out scavenging for the remains of the carcass."
"The homeless man survived by scavenging for food in dumpsters."
"The scavenging behavior of hyenas helps maintain the ecosystem."
"Raccoons are skilled at scavenging and can find food in urban areas."
"The act of scavenging is essential for the survival of some desert animals."
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Is SCAVENGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scavenging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCAVENGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SCAVENGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scavenging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCAVENGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SCAVENGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scavenging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCAVENGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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